MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University- Quad Cities Chess Club will host the Quad Cities Cinco de Mayo 2023 Chess Tournament from 10 a.m.-6p.m. Saturday, May 6 at WIU-QC Riverfront Hall, rooms 103/104. The tournament, which will include WIU-QC students, WIU Leathernecks Chess Club Moline and the Illowa Chess Club from the Quad Cities, […]
To honor Bishop Hill’s very own Company D, IL 57th Volunteer Infantry, Bishop Hill is having Civil War Days on Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7. There will be a living history encampment in the village park with programs going on every hour on the hour. Some of the programs that are scheduled are: […]
Public House in Davenport, 5260 Northwest Boulevard, is hosting a Kentucky Derby party at 3 p.m. May 6! Join us for one of the BIGGEST parties of the year! Where BIG hats meet bourbon drinks! -Come dressed to impress because we are having a BIG HAT contest! (Prizes for winners) -Games -Specialty Cocktails -Bulliet Bourbon […]
On Tuesday, May 16th, the Davenport Community School District is hosting the Retiree and Honoree gathering/dinner. An invite is only extended to those who have reached service years of 10/20/30/40/50 or retiring. For more information or questions regarding this event, please contact Ivy Rostenbach by emailing rostenbachi@mail.davenport.k12.ia.us.
Looking for fun events in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: It’s Cinco De Mayo this weekend, and we’ve got a rundown of some of the best places everyone is TACO-ing about, as well as a look at live music and other events!
It’s important to have the vision to see the potential of someone or something, and not just the sight to see what they are now. In early 1977, George Lucas screened an early cut of “Star Wars” for a number of filmmakers and studio executives. It was before all the special effects were finished on […]
Join us May 5th, 2023 for the Quad Cities Longest Running Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!! We will have great activities for everyone, stop by Ganzo’s to not miss out on all the fun! -Live Music starting at 5:00PM -Outdoor Tent and Bar all day -Drink Specials and Don Julio Tequila Tasting -Specialty tacos served at […]
On Tuesday, May 16, one of Iowa’s leading experts on dementia research – Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh – will give an informal presentation about living with or caring for someone with dementia. The event is free and open to the public. Author and professor of Gerontology & Family Services at the University of Northern Iowa, Dr. […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $416,363 for Augustana College to conduct a study to expand therapy for those with disorders related to language and communication. “Northwestern Illinois once again shows itself to be a leader in the area of expanding access to care for those who need it most,” said Sorensen. “I applaud Augustana College […]
Attention all taco lovers! Get ready for the newest addition to the Quad Cities food and bar scene – Dam Tacos! This unique taco concept will be opening on Cinco de Mayo, Friday, May 5th, and it’s guaranteed to leave you saying, “I need some Dam Tacos!” Dam Tacos is a carry-out and delivery-only concept, […]
